Hemp Plastic Straws and Food Containers: Are They Safe & Worth It?
One thing that’s obvious to everyone today is that a lot of businesses today label themselves as green. Big name international brands (which also trade in India), such as IKEA and H&M are included. Sometimes, they are also called out for a marketing malpractice called ‘greenwashing’. For businesses and celebrities, this is an ea
What Is Hemp Plastic? Simple Guide for Everyone
When I first started talking about hemp plastic in India or abroad, most people were either skeptical or confused. A few even dismissed me as a missionary of ‘yet another green fad’. Some wanted to believe, but doubted that a plant could ever take on regular plastic, which is in almost everything we use. But […]
Cotton Farming is Turning Land into Deserts – Can Hemp Save Us?
We all love the feel of a soft cotton shirt or the comfort of cotton sheets. Since the Egyptian and Indus Valley civilisations, cotton has been a part of our lives, for thousands of years. Still, now is perhaps the best (as well as the last) opportunity for us to appreciate why the hemp versus […]
Impact of Hemp on Water Conservation and Climate Resilience
In this blog, we will delve deep into the role of hemp in water conservation initiatives, and the multi-layered benefits offered by this crop in not only promoting water conservation, but enhancing our capabilities to adapt to climate change.
Top 5 Countries Leading the Way in Industrial Hemp Production
50,000 years ago, humans found a way to create fabric using Hemp, and ever since then, it has become one of the most widely used plants for industrial purposes, all across the globe.
25 Brands That Ditched Cotton for Hemp (And Why You Should Too)
Remember the 1970s? A time when cotton was king, synthetic fabrics were the future, and hemp was… well, let’s just say it had an image problem. And in 2025, something incredible is happening in closets around the world. Brands are breaking up with cotton. And they’re not looking back. From Patagonia’s rugged outdoo
Is Hemp Really The Ancient Blueprint That Never Disappeared?
Something fascinating is happening in India’s hemp industry. While most countries struggle with cannabis stigma, Indian entrepreneurs and farmers are embracing industrial hemp with remarkable ease. The reason? They never forgot what the plant could do. Walk through any traditional Indian market during Holi, and you’ll find ven
Racing Ahead: Hemp’s Revolution in Automotive Manufacturing
he automotive industry's hemp revolution is no longer a question of “if” but “when.” With continued research, development, and scaling, hemp composites are racing from novelty to necessity.
Helping Farmers
Augmenting Farmers’ Income Through Hemp Cultivation The state of Uttarakhand experienced remarkable economic growth during 2001-2011. A lop-sided one, though. The development of the state has mostly been concentrated in the plains region of the state.The hill districts remained almost entirely outside the scope of the state’s developm
Natural Farming Awareness
Enriching The Existing Wisdom of Communities To protect the fragile ecosystem of the Indian Himalayan Region, we are refining and strengthening the traditional wisdom of Uttarakhand’s farming families with natural farming awareness. Main Features of Natural Farming Fukuoka emphasized that agriculture works best when we think of ourselve
